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Improved Tunnel Shield Installed

France · Science / Engineering. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1836Date range
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Chronological records

1836

Marc Isambard Brunel1836

Rotherhithe · Science / Civil Engineering

A larger improved shield is assembled so excavation of the Thames Tunnel can resume after the long suspension.

Names involved

Marc Isambard Brunel

Provenance

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